Dr. Natasha Olby |
The protection afforded by these bones is vital to the soft tissue of the nervous system, but it does make imaging difficult. In the past neurologists relied on myelography and computed tomography to image the spinal cord and brain respectively. Although these tests can be very useful, both have limitations with respect to the diseases that can be detected and, in the case of myelography, safety to the patient. Magnetic Resonance Imaging has revolutionized veterinary neurology because it is now possible to image the brain and spinal cord in a safe and reliable manner. High quality images can be obtained at little risk to the patient, other than the need for general anesthesia. Different types of image sequence can be used to highlight different types of disease, making it a powerful tool when trying to reach a diagnosis. The sensitivity is such that every abnormality is detected, even those not causing a clinical problem, and it is therefore important that the imaging findings are correlated carefully to the neurological signs being exhibited. The IAMs Pet Imaging Center located at the North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Raleigh [also in San Francisco and Washington, DC] has provided the neurology group at NCSU with an excellent service. The staff are friendly and competent and always provide compassionate, professional patient care. We have particularly enjoyed working with them to develop new imaging techniques for our patients. We hope to continue to improve our ability to diagnose neurological disorders through ongoing collaborations with the Pet Imaging Center. |
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